Oshiete ageru uso janai ai no koto
waracchau hodo chiisana koto ga
kininarunowa shizen na koto janai
jibun rashisa nante kimetsukete irukedo
kokora wa motto jiyu dayo
kokode kiitene atashiga utai tsuzukeru uta wo
konna fuuni furete irareru kagiri
shiawase ni naru koto dake wo tada shinji rareru youni
ronriteki ni sekai ga maruku naru
yume no misugi nante kodomo nante iwanaide
oshietai uso janai ai no koto
Spring
The title of this poem is...
Me in Spring, by Kobayashi Me in Spring, by Kobayashi.
Spring is a fun season.
But it is a little gloomy rhapsody.
Like chocolate, it can be bittersweet.
Chocolate is delicious.
What I love in particular is chocolate cake!
And speaking of chocolate cake...
... I seriously recommend the one they sell in the Okitsu arcade!
It's the best!
So sweet and so soft.
It's like, the moment you eat it, it's like a carnival in your mouth.
It's just like, it's perfect, it's...
Gurgle, gurgle... It's just like, it's perfect, it's...
Gurgle, gurgle...
I can't be thinking these things when I'm hungry.
Um, Kobayashi?
Is it okay if we come back inside the classroom?
No!
Not yet!
No!
I've got to keep up my heroic, suffering, beautiful girl act!
It's the only way I'm going to stick to my diet!
Who was the beautiful girl?
Beats me.
I don't care what your problem is.
But there's no reason to get all of us involved in your diet.
But, but...! Look!
Physical exam this afternoon But, but...! Look!
Physical exam this afternoon
The physical exam...
Physical exam this afternoon
... is this afternoon!
Kobayashi...
I hate to tell you...
... but I think it's too late now.
I know that, but still...
Squeeze, gurgle, gurgle
Episode 2: Measuring and Throwing and Hitting
Lunch break...
My diet has three principles.
3K Kitsui (Hard), Kurishii (Painful) Kuitai (Want to eat) My diet has three "K"s.
3K Kitsui (Hard), Kurishii (Painful) Kuitai (Want to eat) Kitsui (Hard), Kurishii (Painful) Kuitai (Want to eat)
I think you started your diet way too late.
After all, nothing's going to change in just one day.
But I can't help it!
You know I have a short attention span!
If I started the diet earlier...
... I would've gained the weight back before the exam!
You just have to eat sensibly everyday.
Annoyed You just have to eat sensibly everyday.
Annoyed If it were that easy, no one would be struggling!
Well, I manage.
Well, good for you.
Kobayashi...
I think it's time for you to stop sulking about this.
It doesn't make any difference.
Not you too, Mika-Sensei?!
Kobayashi... Kobayashi?
Teachers have to take the physical too.
Physical exam Teachers have to take the physical too.
Physical exam
And she's not sulking about her height.
Cheer up, you two!
The physical exam is tough for me too.
There's no way a mere number could possibly express my beauty!
Immeasurable There's no way a mere number could possibly express my beauty!
I wish I could be like Seki. He never lets anything bother him.
Acting like Seki would probably give you more problems.
But you've got it good, Kobayashi.
I can't do anything about my height however hard I try.
That's probably because of bad habits when you were young.
Sigh
By the way, Kobayashi...
...you keep complaining about your weight...
... but just how much do you weigh?
Around 45 kilos or something?
You think I weigh 45 kilos?!
You think I'm some kind of skinny TV star or something?!
How dare you say a thing like that?!
Yeah, somewhere around there.
Well, there's nothing wrong with that!
I guess.
Did you see that stunned look she had a second ago?
I think I heard the voice of her soul.
I hate the physical exam.
And...
Time for the physical exam...
Girl's Physical Exam/ Don't Look! / Matsumoto
Matsumoto-Sensei!
I'll never ask you for another favor so long as I live!
Please let me take the physical tomorrow!
A day isn't going to make a difference.
If I had just one more day...
... I could break the 50 kilo barrier!
Kobayashi!
50 kilo barrier/40 kilo barrier
I understand how you feel.
50 kilo barrier/40 kilo barrier Breaking the 50 kilo barrier...
50 kilo barrier/40 kilo barrier ... is one of the great hurdles faced by a woman!
50 kilo barrier/40 kilo barrier
But, too bad! I have to weigh you today just as planned!
Drag...
I guess I can't get sympathy from anyone at this school.
Okay...
...starting this year, we're measuring your chest without your bras on.
Boo, boo ...starting this year, we're measuring your chest without your bras on.
Boo, boo What?!
Boo, boo Now, quiet.
Boo, boo
We have to be accurate.
This is the worst!
Not only is she weighing me...
... but she's measuring my bust for the double megaton punch!
Get a grip on yourself, Kobayashi.
All right, now it's time to take off your bras.
This is a totally awful day.
Tomorrow has to be a better day!
But I thought that yesterday...
Today is the best day ever!
Come to think of it, you like girls, don't you?
This is the worst day.
You're up next, Kobayashi.
Well? Have you prepared yourself?
Gym shirt Well? Have you prepared yourself?
I don't really care anymore.
That's the attitude.
30 seconds elapsed
1 minute elapsed
1 minute 21 seconds elapsed
Fwah...
Okay! That's 79.5 cm!
You really are the devil, Matsumoto-Sensei!
Don't think you can increase your chest size by holding your breath.
I thought you were prepared.
We'll give you credit for effort, though.
Next up is your favorite part.
The scale!
How about we just call it a day?
I don't think so.
Then, then...
This is what I weigh with one leg...
...so how about we just double the number?
Just get on the scale!
Ahhhhh
After classes...
Depressed
How did Kobayashi manage?
Depressed
I guess the dieting had zero effect.
She was really trying so hard.
Come on. Cheer up, Kobayashi.
Your chest size increased a little, right?
You should be happy that your chest got bigger.
Chest size and bust size seem alike but are not the same.
Chest size/Bust Chest size and bust size seem alike but are not the same.
Chest size/Bust
So you've gone to a smaller cup size.
Leave me alone! Leave me alone!
Lifeless
Kobayashi doesn't seem to be doing very well.
She shouldn't be so down about it.
Neither of you have any idea of how a woman feels.
Just leave this one up to me!
Hey, Kobayashi! Cheer up!
Shut up!
There's no way you could understand how I feel!
I just wanted to say that you've done way better than I have.
I mean, I'm about as small as you get.
"A" Cup I'm an "A" cup!
Is that right?
That must be tough for you, Seki.
Of course, you are! You're a boy!
You shouldn't dismiss being an "A" cup.
There're lots of cute bras in that size!
You think Seki's wearing one?
I wouldn't be surprised.
Come to think of it, has anyone seen Mika-Sensei?
She also wasn't looking forward to her physical.
I think it's about time for her.
I'm sure it's the same as last year.
I wouldn't be so sure about that.
Um, is there any point to this?
It's very sad to be reminded of how small I am, year after year.
Sorry, but it's the rules.
Pat
Matsumoto-Sensei?
I understand.
Weight increase is closing the gaps between your bones.
Uh, does that mean...
...that I'm...
Does that mean that I'm ...
...getting shorter?!
Getting shorter? ...getting shorter?!
Physical exams end...
And Golden Week is over...
At Okitsu High School...
Yes! The ball sport competition!
You sure seem excited about it, Kudo?
Of course I am!
Because we've got the most talented athlete in the school!
We have Suetake on our side!
I sure am looking forward to it!
And I drew up a complete schedule for Suetake...
...for his participation in the events.
If we follow this properly...
...Suetake can take part in every event...
...and he's just going to be so cool!
Yes. We're like a jet setting team...
...with the powerful CEO and his highly capable assistant.
Super executive/Assistant ...with the powerful CEO and his highly capable assistant.
Kudo's imagination
You'll be having a late lunch with a middle eastern king at 3 o'clock.
And then a meeting with the finance minister at 4 o'clock.
Will we make it in time?
Who do you think I am?
I am your highly capable assistant.
What would I do without you?
Oh, my! I can't believe it!
There's Kudo getting all excited by himself.
It might be contagious, so let's stay away.
Well, if we want to win...
...the question is how to make the best use of Suetake's talents.
Suetake is a very gifted athlete, after all.
Obviously he's good at soccer.
But also volleyball.
And basketball.
And he plays baseball too.
Good instincts.
And he smells good too!
I'm not sure about that one.
If only he had the brains to go with it.
We're not supposed to talk about it.
I don't know what's up, but am I being praised?
Anyway, the ball sport competition is next week.
I know you'll all do your best to compete alongside Suetake!
Mika-Sensei, how can you be so relaxed?
That's right. You're the basketball referee, aren't you?
Do you know the rules of basketball?
Don't worry, don't worry!
I'm just the backup...
...so all I have to do is go and watch you guys play.
It'll be a nice break for me...
...to do the school activity that has nothing to do with me.
Did you hear what she said?
I hope she doesn't get into trouble.
Day of the Ball Sports Competition
What?! What?!
Arakawa-Sensei, the main referee, is absent?!
He called in and said he'd caught a sudden cold.
You're the backup referee. Aren't you, Mika-Sensei?
Backup referee You're the backup referee. Aren't you, Mika-Sensei?
Backup referee
I'll leave you in charge.
Grab W-Wait!
Hang on a minute!
I don't know the rules at all!
Mika-Sensei, refereeing is like teaching.
You have to take the first step...
...or you're not going to get anywhere.
All you have to do is act with love.
Matsumoto-Sensei...
Good luck!
No! Wait!
Now that this is happening, I should've listened to Dad.
A few days before...
Mail order catalogs
Mika, there's some basketball on TV.
Don't you have to learn about refereeing?
Oh, don't worry about it.
I'm only the backup.
There's no point in learning all that stuff.
But I think you should at least learn the rules.
Rules But I think you should at least learn the rules.
Rules
If you suddenly had to referee...
Rules ...that would be a problem.
Don't worry about it!
Mom, don't these shears for cutting high branches look adorable?
With your height, you wouldn't be able to reach the high branches.
I guess you're right!
What am I going to do?
You all worked so hard, but with me as the referee...
... how are you supposed to play?
Don't worry about it, Mika-Sensei.
In basketball, you just have to blow the whistle and yell...
Traveling/Three Points In basketball, you just have to blow the whistle and yell...
Traveling/Three Points ..."Traveling!" and "Three points!" And it'll be all right.
Are you trying to make fun of basketball?
But...
Basketball Refereeing 101
I see, I see
Okay, now it's time for the game between class 2A and class 2B!
Cheer, cheer
Da da da da
- Defense! - I got it!
Mika-Sensei's doing all right.
I just think it's so cute, how she gets so excited!
Go! Run!
Nice one!
Way to go!
That's excellent!
Mika-Sensei!
Um, Kitagawa...
... it's a bit embarrassing for you to be cheering for the ref like that.
But why can't I?
You're so cute!
This could be a problem.
I hope they can pull it off.
Time!
Come on, Suetake!
It's just a scratch!
It's nothing!
Is everything okay, Mika-Sensei?
I can't take it anymore!
I guess Mika-Sensei's not up to refereeing for the whole game.
It was my first time to see a doctor stop a referee.
Game over
Now that you've fulfilled your referee duty...
... how about we check out some of the other events going on?
I say we watch some volleyball!
Boy's Volleyball Game
Dignified
All right, just follow what I do!
Receive! Receive!
Toss!
Spike!
Wow
To think Seki would go to such great lengths.
Wow
Must be the end of the world.
- Come on, let's do it! - Go for it!
Girl's Volleyball Game - Come on, let's do it! - Go for it!
Girl's Volleyball Game
Hey, old man.
How come you've been staring at Iincho all this time?
Suspicious How come you've been staring at Iincho all this time?
Suspicious I just find it fascinating how they bounce all over the place.
Her boobs?!
Do they bounce around that much?!
Bounce, bounce, boing, boing... Boing, boing...
No. I just meant her braids.
Hair No. I just meant her braids.
Tennis Competition
Looks like Tominaga's representing our class.
Just do your best, Tominaga!
Doing her best may be fine and all...
... but just what kind of outfit is that?!
Look, Tominaga!
You're supposed to wear a skirt!
I can't emphasize enough how tennis is all about wearing a skirt!
And a skirt would totally suit you!
And you're happy with wearing shorts?!
But what am I supposed to do?
If you don't have one I can lend you mine.
Hang on.
Part way through the day... Ball Sport Competition
So the volleyball, basketball and tennis are over...
It looks like we're in second place.
I guess it'll all be decided by the baseball game.
The Baseball Game is in progress
How's it going, Kobayashi?
Three ahead/bottom of the 9th/2 outs. It's the bottom of the ninth and they're three ahead with two outs.
Kudo on second base
We've got runners on second and third.
Watabe on third base We've got runners on second and third.
Watabe on third base
The old man's at bat. This is his big chance!
If he hits a homerun we're tied, right?
This means we've got to cheer him on!
Okay!
Hey, old man! Slam one out of the park this time!
That pitcher's looking terrified!
Clap, clap Come on now! Let's get on with it!
I-Iincho?
Huh?
Isn't that how you're supposed to cheer on a baseball team?
I feel like I just caught a glimpse of Iincho's private life.
Yeah.
Old man walks to first base/ Bases loaded
Batter, No. 4. Suetake
You can do it, Suetake!
Come on girls. That's not good enough!
If you want to cheer him...
...this is the only way to go!
S-Seki...
What are you doing?! You're a player!
Well, I'm going to be both a player and a cheerleader!
Come on, take one of these. Here, here...
Seki, I think maybe you're getting a little bit carried away!
Let's go! Let's go! Seki!
Let's go! Let's go! Class 2A!
Way to go! Way to go! Seki!
Way to go! Way to go! 2A!
I have no idea what's going on.
I see it!
Homerun!
Yay!
Yay! We did it! A grand slam!
Yeah!
You did it, Suetake!
Gimme five, gimme five
Yeah!
Gimme five, gimme five
It seems you got a few extra high-fives in that line up, Kudo.
You just imagined it, Suetake.
No. You didn't imagine anything.
The Intramural Ball Sport Competition/ Winner 2A/ Presented to the winner
Nurse's Office
Two days later...
So, your muscle pains came two days later.
That's right. And my back really hurts as well.
Yeah, yeah...
Ow, ow...
End of Episode 2
DON'T STOP. DON'T STOP THE MUSIC
kooru asufaruto kyuu na saka
iki mo tsukazu omoikiri kakeagaru
marude imanimo kuzure ochisouna LONELINESS
furare kibun nara ROCK'N ROLL
heddofon no VOLUME wo agete
yorete ikarete kata de kaze kitte M IDNIGHT
nan-nimo iranaine
yoru wa shitataka dane
namida mo uso mo detekite yashinai
DON'T STOP. DON'T STOP THE MUSIC
iki na namba kikasete motto
takaga ROCK'N ROLL (ROCK'N ROLL)
Saredo ROCK'N ROLL (ROCK'N ROLL)
Tsa tsa tsa tsaira rizumu ni awasete bakageta koi wo warauno
hisomu youni hohoendara
watashi wa dainamaito
Next time... Episode 3: Swimsuits and Exams! Something Drops!